Description
The 40 French Francs gold coin, featuring Charles X, was minted between 1824 and 1830 during the Bourbon Restoration in France. These coins are significant as they represent a pivotal period in French history, marked by a transition in royal power. The Monnaie de Paris, established in 864, produced these coins, making them artefacts from the oldest continuously running mint in the world. The coin reflects the Bourbon Restoration era and the royal authority of Charles X, serving as a tangible link to a period of significant political and social change in France. Charles X became king in 1824, following the death of his brother Louis XVIII, and his reign ended with the July Revolution in 1830.
This 40 French Francs coin has a gold purity of 90% and weighs 12.90 grams. The obverse features the Head of King Charles X facing right, whilst the reverse features the Crowned coat of arms and value in a wreath.
